Fundamentals of Biology

Which series of terms is in the correct sequence of biological organization, from the simplest to the most complex?

• community, population, ecosystem, habitat, biosphere
• cell, tissue, organ,organisms, population, community
• organism, ecosystem, community, population, biosphere
• molecule, tissue, cell, organelle, organ

The energy used by most organisms for metabolism and growth ultimately comes from _________

• decomposition of organic matter
• carbon dioxide
• the sun
• sugar

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Which type of cell contains a nucleus?

• Prokaryotic
• Eukaryotic

Which type of cell has no nucleus?

• Eukaryote
• Prokaryote
• Animal
• Plant

What is the monomer of proteins?

• amino acids
• polypeptides
• nucleotides
• monosaccharides

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Which of the following is not an organic molecule

• Protein

• Lipids

• Carbon

• Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are made of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen in what ratio.

• 2:1:1

• 1:1:2

• 2:2:1

• 1:2:1

What is the use of carbohydrates?

• Short-term Energy

• Storing genetic material

• Breaking down molecules

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Lipids provide what for some marine organisms?

• Store genetic material

• Provide a layer of insulation

• Break down materials

• Making Proteins

What is the smallest unit of life?

• DNA

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

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